Leicester edge out London Irish

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The poverty of the RBS Six Nations Championship games was exposed by this Guinness Premiership match full of endeavour, skill and plot twists. The contrasting styles of Aaron Mauger and Seilala Mapusua opposing each other at centre showed what England are lacking.

“We watched the internationals yesterday and we thought we should give people some entertainment at the weekend,” Toby Booth, the London Irish head coach, said. “You've got to show intention and I'd like to see international teams doing it. The key is to entertain and win.”

Richard Cockerill, Leicester's acting head coach, recoils at the word entertainment, but